Eric Clapton – Unplugged (1992)

“I used to watch the video a lot, and then I got the CD. I remember sitting and trying to play along on my acoustic guitar to Layla. I loved how intimate the songs sounded – you felt like you were right there in the room with Eric.

“It wasn’t my first exposure to the music. My dad would play the classic Clapton albums, and I knew Cream, so I was familiar with the music. But the vibe on Unplugged was so different from the originals, more laid-back. It’s like what they always say about BB King – all you have to hear is one note and you know it’s him. Even on an acoustic, Eric Clapton has that same quality.”